Metamoris will not cut Chael Sonnen from its fourth event set for Aug. 9 in Los Angeles, according to the promotion’s president, which means the fighter’s grappling match with Andre Galvao will go on as planned. Less than one week after Sonnen’s world was turned upside down by a second positive drug test, the grappling-based promotion issued a statement of support for the disgraced fighter. Released via Twitter, Metamoris president Ralek Gracie downplayed Sonnen’s offenses and stated his inclusion is “an exciting way for our fans to see something they don’t normally see.” His full statement: “We are not cutting Chael Sonnen from the Metamoris 4 card on August 9th. “Why not?
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Metamoris stands by Chael Sonnen, won’t cut him from fourth event – MMA Junkie